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Tucked away in Hyderabad, Ramoji film city is not just a film studio—it’s a world where imagination, creativity, and dreams collide! Think of it as the Disneyland for filmmakers, where epic South Indian movie scenes are brought to life. So, what makes this place an iconic hub for cinematic magic? Let’s roll the reel and find out!

A Dreamlike Playground for Filmmakers

Let’s start with the basics—Ramoji Film City is the largest integrated film city in the world! Yes, Guinness World Record-worthy. Covering over 2,000 acres of pure filmmaking paradise, this place can morph into whatever filmmakers need it to be. Want a bustling New York street? No problem. A serene Indian village? Done. A war zone, complete with tanks and explosions? You bet! The versatility of the sets here is mind-blowing.

Directors from across the world flock to Ramoji Film City because it’s literally an all-in-one package.

Khel Khel Mein Worldwide Box Office Day 8: Akshay Kumar’s Film Struggles Amidst Strong Competition From Stree 2. (Photo Credit – Koimoi)

Khel Khel Mein, starring Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, Aditya Seal, and Pragya Jaiswal, has underperformed at the box office. The audience seemed in no mood to watch the comedy-drama and rather preferred to watch the horror-comedy Stree 2. Keep reading to know more!

The film’s release on August 15, which coincided with the Independence Day weekend, seems to have been a strategic misstep. The decision to engage in a box office clash during this period backfired, as it was overshadowed by the massive success and fervent anticipation surrounding the release of Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Abhishek Banerjee, Pankaj Tripathi, and Aparshakti Khurana. If Khel Khel Mein had been released solo, it may have had a better chance of achieving higher box office numbers.

Indian actress Deepika Padukone, ‘brand ambassador’ for Cartier, poses for the company’s new “Nature Sauvage High Jewelry 2024” campaign:

Padukone, noted as one of the highest-paid actresses in India, made her film debut in 2006 as the title character in the film "Aishwarya".

She then played a dual role in her first 'Bollywood' release, the romance "Om Shanti Om" (2007).

Padukone starred in the romance "Love Aaj Kal" (2009), followed by the romantic comedy "Cocktail" (2012)…

…more starring roles in the romantic comedies "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" and "Chennai Express" (2013)…

…the heist comedy "Happy New Year" (2014) (also singing and dancing in the film's music video)...

...starred in the period dramas "Bajirao Mastani" (2015) and "Padmaavat" (2018)…

…plus played 'Serena' in the Hollywood action feature "XXX: Return of Xander Cage" (2017).

Padukone formed her own production company Ka Productions in 2018, producing the feature “Chhapaak" (2020).

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Chennai Express’ Satellite Rights Deal Was Linked To Its Box Office Collections! (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Chennai Express was released 11 years ago today and its massive box office collections created a storm in Bollywood. Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan starrer gained the ‘super-hit’ verdict and was the fastest film to cross the 200 crore mark back in the days. But do you know the profits the producers gained by selling their satellite rights? Scroll below for an exciting trivia!

Released in 2013, Chennai Express revolved around a businessman, Rahul Mithaiwala, who accidentally boards a train from Mumbai to Rameswaram with the daughter of an influential crime boss. The ensemble cast included Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, Nikitin Dheer, and Sathyaraj. It made 6.75 crores alone from paid previews, which is, to date, the highest earned by any Bollywood movie via special shows before release.

Before the release of Chennai Express, Zee had secured...

Rohit Shetty’s Filmometer & Box Office Worth(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Over the years, Rohit Shetty has established his name in the comedy genre. Without caring too much for the critics’ rating, the director delivered a laughter riot on several occasions, and the audience reciprocated with love.

How do we calculate the success ratio?

Formula: (Super-Hits/Super-Duper Hit + Hit + Plus + Average)/Total Releases x 100 = Success ratio

Rohit Shetty’s box office success ratio: (6 + 2 + 3 + 1)/15 x 100 = 80%

Total Releases – 15 Super-Hit/Super-Duper Hit – 6

Golmaal 3

Singham

Bol Bachchan

Chennai Express

Golmaal Again

Simmba

Hit – 2

Golmaal: Fun Unlimited

Golmaal Returns

Plus – 3

Singham Returns

Dilwale

Sooryavanshi

Average – 1

All The Best

Losing – 0 Flop – 3

Zameen

Sunday

Cirkus

Overseas Hit – 9

Golmaal Returns

Golmaal 3

Singham

Bol Bachchan

Chennai Express

Dilwale

Golmaal Again

Simmba

Sooryavanshi

Highest-earning film in India –

Simmba (240.22 crores net)

Highest-grosser at the worldwide box office –

Chennai Express (422 crores gross)

Films in 100 crore club –

6

Films in 200 crore club –

3

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After becoming the first-ever Indian film to launch its first at San Diego Comic-Con last summer, Vyjayanthi Movies have released the official final trailer for Kalki 2898 Ad.

The upcoming sci-fi epic, directed by Nag Ashwin (Yevade Subramanyam; Mahanati; Pitta Kathalu), is expected to be the first installment in a planned Kalki Cinematic Universe and is reportedly the second-most expensive Indian film ever produced with an estimated ₹600 crore (US$72 million) production budget.

While plot details remain relatively scarce, a brief synopsis describes the ambitious film as such, "Set against the backdrop of Indian mythology and a dystopian society in the desertified city of Kasi in 2898 Ad, the only city now known to exist, ruled by a totalitarian elite, Supreme Yaskin, from a hovering megastructure above it known as the Complex. The film chronicles a journey spanning millennia, from the events of the Mahabharata in the year 3102 BC, the beginning of Kali Yuga,...

For two years in a row, Deepika Padukone has kickstarted India’s box office with a bang: In 2023, the acclaimed actor and producer reunited with her Om Shanti Om co-star Shah Rukh Khan for espionage actioner Pathaan, which went on to take $76 million in India and crossed the $100 million global box office milestone without a China release. This year Padukone starred in Viacom/Marflix’s Hindi aviation actioner Fighter (from Pathaan director Siddharth Anand), which grossed $43 million globally in just 30 days.

“Of course, the success of a movie is important, and box office is important, and the awards and accolades are important, but for me, as a person, the time I’ve had with people and the experiences I have on the set of a film are the most important,” Padukone says.

The former Cannes jury member, who is now one of India’s biggest female stars, first broke into...

Shah Rukh Khan, the “King of Bollywood,” has been reigning supreme in the Indian film industry for over three decades. With a career spanning over 80 films, he has proven himself to be a versatile actor, producer, and entrepreneur. From his debut in 1992 with “Deewana” to his recent blockbuster “Pathaan,” Srk has consistently delivered memorable performances that have captivated audiences worldwide.

Srk’s filmography is a testament to his range and talent. He has played romantic leads in films like “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” and “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,” showcased his intensity in “Baazigar” and “Darr,” and even ventured into comedy with “Chennai Express” and “Happy New Year.” His ability to adapt to different genres and characters has made him a household name, and his dedication to his craft has earned him numerous awards and accolades.

Throughout his career, Srk has worked with some of the most prominent directors and actors in the industry,...

News Wrap Apr 15, 2024: Kanguva, Baby John, Singham Again’s Release Dates, Shankar’s Daughter’s Wedding ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Get your popcorn ready! Today’s News Wrap is a mix of release date shuffles, celebrity couple updates, and some dream project confessions. We’ve got everything from Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again potentially shifting its release date to Diwali, to actress Priyamani expressing her desire to share screen space with Shah Rukh Khan, the undisputed “King of Romance.” Keep reading for more!

1. Varun Dhawan’s Baby John Delays Release for Post-Production Polish

Action fans will have to wait a little longer for Varun Dhawan’s upcoming film Baby John. The movie, originally scheduled to hit theatres on May 31st, has been postponed due to ongoing production.

Directed by Tamil filmmaker Kalees, Baby John stars Varun Dhawan alongside Keerthy Suresh (making her Bollywood debut) and Wamiqa Gabbi. The film is produced by Jio Studios,...

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Box Office Fails To Enter Top 10 Highest Eid Day Collections (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Akshay Kumar & Tiger Shroff’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan opened at 16.07 crore at the box office. Clashing with Ajay Devgn‘s Maidaan in an epic battle, the film was expected to open huge, taking advantage of the Eid Holiday. However, the number of Gods was not too kind.

Ali Abbas Zafar’s directorial, however, has performed well overseas, and collectively, the film has earned close to 30 crore worldwide. Despite the underwhelming numbers, Bmcm has attained its first Eid record!

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, after a lot of confusion, was released on April 11, on the day of Eid. However, earlier, the film was supposed to be released on April 10, but the makers decided against it, assuming people might not turn up in theaters a day before Eid!

Trending Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Day 1 Box Office: With 129.57% Higher Opening Day,...

Ajay Devgn’s Maidaan Paid Preview Box Office Collection Stands Much Lower Than The Best! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Ajay Devgn’s Maidaan has finally started his journey at the box office since the film was released a few hours before Akshay Kumar’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. Helmed by Amit Sharma and produced by Boney Kapoor, the sports drama opened on the evening of Eid.

The paid previews for Ajay Devgn’s film stand at 2.5 crore, and it is not that great a number when it comes to his massive stardom. Moreover, Eid is a great opportunity to milk.

After collecting the 2.5 crore on day 0, Ajay Devgn embarks on a massive box office clash with Akshay Kumar’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. However, his paid preview results are not up to the mark.

Trending Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Vs Maidaan Battle Score: Highest Priced Ticket Rs 1900, Lowest Rs 50 – Screen Count,...

Maidaan Actress Priyamani on Jawan Co-star Shah Rukh Khan ( Photo Credit – Instagram; IMDb )

Priyamani is ready to entertain and inspire the audience with her second Hindi film of 2024, Maidaan. The actress received rave reviews for her performance in Article 370 earlier this year, which also stars Yami Gautam. In Maidaan, she stars alongside Ajay Devgn as his on-screen wife. It’s a sports biographical drama based on the life of Syed Rahim Ahmed. Last year, the actress gave a massive blockbuster with Jawan, which stars Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Sanya Malhotra, and Sunil Grover, among others.

In 2013, Priyamani collaborated with Shah Rukh Khan for the first time on a dance number for Chennai Express. The duo made everyone grove with the ‘1 2 3 4 Get on the Dance Floor’ song in Rohit Shetty’s action romantic comedy, which also stars Deepika Padukone. With Jawan, the actress reunited with Srk and performed terrific action sequences.

Born on March 14, 1974, in Mumbai, Rohit Shetty has carved his name among the big-league filmmakers of Bollywood. Known for delivering blockbusters like “Golmaal,” “Singham,” and “Chennai Express,” Shetty hails from a family deeply rooted in the film industry.

His father, Mb Shetty, was an action choreographer, stuntman, and actor, while his mother, Madhu Shetty, worked as a junior artist and stuntwoman. Rohit embarked on his journey in the industry at just 17 as an assistant director, starting with Ajay Devgn’s “Phool Aur Kaante.”

His collaboration with Ajay Devgn blossomed into a lasting friendship as they worked together on several films. Over the years, Rohit Shetty has donned multiple hats in the industry, excelling as a director, stuntman, writer, producer, and TV host.

Another year older, but the stunts keep getting crazier

Happy Birthday, my friend #RohitShetty pic.twitter.com/LcckvzTdPF

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) March 14, 2024

As Rohit Shetty celebrates his 49th birthday today,...

After over a decade of dominating the music scene and achieving widespread fame with his hit tracks, Yo Yo Honey Singh is set to have his life story documented in a new film titled “Famous.” The documentary aims to chronicle his journey from humble beginnings to soaring success, setbacks, and triumphant comebacks. Notable personalities Guneet Monga Kapoor and Mozez Singh are involved in the project.

‘Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous’

“Famous” will exclusively premiere on Netflix, with the streaming platform recently announcing its acquisition of the documentary through a series of concert images featuring Honey Singh. While the release date remains unconfirmed, fans can anticipate an in-depth exploration of Honey Singh’s life and musical legacy on the platform.

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Honey Singh’s rise to fame began with collaborations alongside Punjabi artists before launching a successful solo career.

When Shah Rukh Khan Made A Savage Response To Deepika Padukone’s Gharelu Skills!(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Deepika Padukone made her Bollywood debut in 2007 with Om Shanti Om. She was amongst the luckiest to make her big break alongside superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The streak of success continued with films like Chennai Express, Happy New Year, Pathaan, and others. Scroll below for a fun throwback of Srk once roasting her leading lady over her gharelu skills.

Back in 2013, Deepika and Shah Rukh delivered a blockbuster success with Chennai Express. The film, directed by Rohit Shetty, was a hit on all fronts – comedy, music, and cinematic experience. It made a massive box office collection of 227 crores, earning the super duper hit verdict.

Ahead of the release, Shah Rukh Khan, along with Deepika Padukone and director Rohit Shetty, graced The Kapil Sharma Show for promotions. A member of the audience had a...

Fighter Box Office Collection: Deepika Padukone’s One Of The Biggest Week One (Photo Credit – Facebook/IMDb)

Within 12 months, Deepika Padukone now has two of her films in her biggest first week ever. Last year, her Pathaan had gone past Happy New Year (her best till then) by a distance as it more than doubled its first-week score.

In fact, at that time, her Top three films were pretty much aligned with each other by hardly a few lakhs, differentiating Happy New Year, Padmaavat, and Chennai Express, with each of these three films in the vicinity of 150 crores.

Then came 2023, and the year was a different beast altogether for big films as more than 300 crores started to accumulate at ease in the first week itself. Pathaan started it all, and while Jawan and Animal followed that up as well, one waits to see which of the 2024 releases manages to do in months to come.

Box Office – Deepika Padukone scores her fourth biggest weekend with Fighter (Picture Credit: Facebook)

After scoring her biggest weekend ever with Pathaan at the same time last year, she now has her fourth biggest weekend ever as well in a span of 12 months. The film that has in fact kept it from moving further up the list is Happy New Year which was much maligned back then but has stood the test of time.

The 10-year-old film still holds the record with 108.86 crores accumulated in the first three days and Fighter has fallen short by a few crores.

Also, it’s just a few lakhs short of Chennai Express which was one of her best ever with a weekend of 93.66 crores.

Trending Fighter Box Office Collection Day 4: Does Well On Sunday, All Eyes On Monday

HanuMan Box Office (Worldwide): Becomes 1st Indian Film Of 2024 To Cross 250 Crores!

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Before Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Vs Maidaan Box Office Clash: 5 Huge Eid Battles That Did Not Happen (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Akshay Kumar’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is releasing on Eid 2024, and while the film was enjoying a solo release date till a week back, Ajay Devgn’s Maidaan has dropped in to occupy the same release date. The two superstars will now lock horns at the box office for the 9th time in their career.

However, while the two films are ready to clash at Eid, which might affect each other, the festival release date is the most sought-after date in Bollywood. Generally, it has been Salman Khan who has always ruled the Eid release date almost every year.

Even in 2023, Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan was released on Eid. However, this year, while Bhaijaan is taking a sabbatical, Eid was a major opportunity to tap on.

All Is Not Well Between Rohit Shetty & Shah Rukh Khan? Indian Police Force Director Breaks Silence (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Rohit Shetty is the man of the moment as his debut web series, Indian Police Force, recently marked its arrival on the Ott platform. Regarding the same, he’s on a promotional spree, and during one of his interviews, he finally addressed the much-talked-about rumored rift with Shah Rukh Khan post Dilwale. He even discussed if there’s any possibility of their collaboration in the future. Keep reading to know more!

Shah Rukh Khan & Rohit Shetty’s debut collaboration

For those who don’t know, Shetty and Srk collaborated for the first time for Chennai Express. Released in 2013, the biggie was a blockbuster at the box office and went over 400 crores gross at the worldwide box office. In India, it earned over 220 crores (net) and was the first 200 crore net grosser...

Dunki Box Office (Worldwide)(Photo Credit –Facebook/IMDb)

Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki has slowed down but is still fetching some numbers in its space. Yesterday, it completed the 4th weekend at the worldwide box office and is now moving towards wrapping up the theatrical run. In the meantime, it has managed to cross the lifetime collection of Ayushmann Khurrana’s Andhadhun. Keep reading to know more!

Marking the debut collaboration between director Rajkumar Hirani and Shah Rukh Khan, the film opened to mixed reviews on 21st December. Also, it was indulged in a clash with Prabhas’ Salaar. However, none of these things have affected the run of this dramedy as it has emerged as a clear winner at the box office.

The holiday season helped Dunki!

Dunki did suffer a dent due to Salaar at the Indian box office, but the film turned out to be a huge blockbuster in the overseas market.

Dunki Box Office Collection Day 20 Early Estimates!( Photo Credit – T-Series / YouTube )

The buzz is gradually dying down for Shah Rukh Khan led Dunki. It’s been over three weeks at the ticket windows. And, of course, not every film can enjoy a glorious run like Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal. The Rajkumar Hirani directorial is nearing its end, and below are early estimates on day 19.

Upon its theatrical release, Dunki opened upto mixed reviews from the audience. Many felt the movie didn’t match the Rajkumar Hirani standards. But the footfalls remained constant, showing a very positive sign. Until this week, the dramedy had maintained a slow but steady pace at the box office.

Dunki Early Estimates Day 20

So far, Shah Rukh Khan starrer has earned collections of about 220.50 crores at the Indian box office. After a decent third weekend, the film has started to face dips on every passing day.

Dunki Box Office Day 18 (Early Trends): Post A 60%+ Jump On Saturday, Shah Rukh Khan’s Film Grows Further To Move Forward In Style! ( Photo Credit – T-Series / YouTube )

The weekend continued to be noteworthy for Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki after a superb 60% jump on day 17th; the film has further jumped on day 18 at the box office. Yes, this was predicted to happen, but it’s a positive sign as it didn’t go into crashing mode in its 3rd weekend.

Its competition in Prabhas‘ Salaar didn’t really impact as severely as it could’ve because both the films received mixed responses from the audience & critics alike. Shah’s much-awaited union with the ‘sultan of emotional dramas’ Rajkumar Hirani didn’t connect as much as his previous films.

Hirani’s 3 Idiots broke every record to enter the 200 crore club in 2009; now look at the Indian box office collections...

Dunki At The Worldwide Box Office (15 Days)(Photo Credit –Facebook/IMDb)

Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki has emerged victorious at the worldwide box office and is still enjoying its glorious run. After raking in solid numbers during the Christmas festivities, the film remained steady and kept minting moolah. As a result, the mark of 400 crores was crossed within two weeks, and now, the collection has come closer to 450 crores. Keep reading to know!

Marking the debut collaboration between director Rajkumar Hirani and Shah Rukh Khan, the film was released on 21st December and opened to mixed reviews from critics. Among the audience, too, it received mixed word-of-mouth, but still, the family crowd helped in posting a good enough collection in India.

In the overseas market, the golden run for Shah Rukh Khan continues as after Pathaan and Jawan, he delivered another blockbuster. It just consolidated the fact that Srk is...

Filmometer & Box Office Worth Of Shah Rukh Khan (Picture Credit: IMDb)

Shah Rukh Khan – Naam Toh Suna Hi Hoga! Literally, the Indian superstar doesn’t need any introduction as his followers are spread all across the globe, even in countries where the biggest Indian stars have failed to penetrate. He’s been in the film industry for over 30 years now and is still ruling the box office like a King! Let’s check out his strike rate at the ticket windows below.

How do we calculate the success ratio?

Formula: (Super-Hits/Super-Duper Hit + Hit + Plus + Average)/Total Releases x 100 = Success ratio

Shah Rukh Khan’s box office success ratio: (14 + 13 + 8 + 7)/64 x 100 = 65.62%

Total releases – 64 Super-Hit/Super-Duper Hit – 14

Darr

Karan Arjun

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Pardes

Dil To Pagal Hai

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Mohabbatein

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Veer Zaara

Chak De India

Om Shanti Om

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

Jab Tak Hai Jaan...

Dunki Vs Salaar (Hindi) Box Office: Prabhas’ Magnum Opus To Dominate Over Shah Rukh Khan’s Film From 2nd Weekend Onwards?(Photo Credit –YouTube)

We witnessed one of the biggest box office battles in recent times after Dunki and Salaar locked horns ahead of Christmas. As expected, with names like Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas being associated with films, the clash got attention from all over. Now, surprisingly, the battle has intensified, and all eyes are set on their performances on a daily basis. Keep reading to know more!

As we have seen, 2023 has been a fantastic year for Shah Rukh, and the superstar is currently enjoying the best phase in his career in terms of box office. Earlier this year, he gave two all-time blockbusters (Pathaan and Jawan) and inaugurated the 400 crore, 500 crore, and 600 crore club for Bollywood. So, it was obvious that Srk’s latest collaboration with Rajkumar Hirani...

Dunki Becomes Shah Rukh Khan’s 6th 100 Crore Grosser At The Overseas Box Office(Photo Credit –IMDb)

Shah Rukh Khan has been enjoying the best phase at the box office. After a smashing comeback with Pathaan, he raised the bar with Jawan, and now, with Dunki, he’s set to deliver another pleasant success for Bollywood. Amid this, he has once again shown his dominance in the overseas market and proved why he’s known as the King of overseas. Keep reading to know more!

Dunki marked the debut collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani. It’s the collaboration fans have been waiting for so long. Upon its release on 21st December, the film opened to mixed reviews and word-of-mouth. The reactions were quite shocking, but the box office numbers tell a different story.

Dunki’s successful run in the overseas market

Shah Rukh Khan is undoubtedly the...

Not Housefull 5 Or Welcome 3: Audience Rejects Akshay Kumar’s Franchise Films & Choose 4 Shah Rukh Khan Films For A Potential Sequel! (Photo Credit –Instagram/Facebook/IMDb)

If there’s an actor in Bollywood who rules the world of Franchise films, then it definitely is Akshay Kumar! Right from comedies like Hera Pheri, Housefull, and Welcome to dark comedies like Jolly Llb and social dramas like Omg, you name, the actor has it all. Interestingly, he even has series films like the Khiladi series to his credit. The actor is reportedly preparing for four sequels – Welcome 3, Housefull 5, Hera Pheri 3, and Jolly Llb 3. However, if the mood of the nation is to be believed, then they are not interested in any of these films except one!

Indian audiences, in fact, have chosen the most bizarre films, which they eye as potential franchise films, and clearly, they do not...

Shah Rukh Khan & Rajinikanth’s Rejection History Goes Way Beyond Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Thalaivar 171(Photo Credit –Instagram/Facebook)

Shah Rukh Khan has rejected a Rajinikanth film. That’s it, that’s the news for the day. It is surprising as well as shocking since who says no to Anna, right? However, what is more surprising it that the actor did not give a second thought as well, before rejecting the role since he was very sure about one thing – not doing cameos anymore.

If you don’t remember clearly, then we might brush your memory a little. In the past few years, Srk has done way more cameos than films. This includes his presence in Brahmastra, Rocketry, and Tiger 3. In fact, he is even expected to have a cameo in Suhana Khan’s next film, which is being directed by Sujoy Ghosh.

According to a report by Pinkvilla,...

Dunki To Be Among Shah Rukh Khan’s Top 5 Openers At The Indian Box Office? ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Shah Rukh Khan is all set to create ripples at the Indian box office for the third time in 2023. He made a historic comeback with Pathaan, then tasted a mammoth success with Jawan, and now, he’s back with a content-oriented Dunki. As of now, the film is in a comfortable position to be among Srk’s biggest openers. Keep reading to know more!

Dunki is different from Pathaan and Jawan!

Considering the golden phase Shah Rukh Khan is enjoying, it is obvious that his upcoming film will be compared with Pathaan and Jawan, be it pre-sales or other box office data. However, it needs to be understood that Srk’s Christmas release is not an event film like his previous two big releases.

Both Pathaan and Jawan were hardcore commercial entertainers belonging to the action genre.

Deepika Padukone Will Enter The 3000 Crore Club with Fighter Box Office ( Photo Credit – Viacom18 Studios / YouTube )

Deepika Padukone will achieve a rare box office achievement next year with Fighter’s Box Office Collection. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the film will lead Dp to the elite 3000 crore club, and guess who will welcome her to that club? None other than the owner of this club, Katrina Kaif. Kat has opened the 3000 crore club for actresses with a cumulative box office collection touching almost 3100 crore!

Thanks to Tiger 3, Katrina Kaif entered this club first, beating Deepika, and now with Fighter, Dp is ready to make her place in this elite list. The teaser of the film has been dropped, and Dp’s chemistry with Hrithik Roshan has been much appreciated.

Hrithik Roshan Is Way Behind!

Interestingly, while Deepika Padukone will make her much-awaited entry to the 3000 crore club, Hrithik Roshan will have...

Animal Box Office & Dunki Might Turn The Box Office Heroes Amidst Prabhas’ Big Budget Salaar! ( Photo Credit – IMDb; YouTube )

Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for a big clash against Prabhas’ Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, and Ranbir Kapoor is ready for the release of his gangster drama Animal. However, guess what’s common in Ranbir and Srk’s films? We’ll get to this interesting observation very soon.

Shah Rukh Khan has delivered two blockbusters this year – Pathaan and Jawan, channeling his rough, macho side, the actor is getting ready with Dunki, a Rajkumar Hirani film, which goes easy on the action and highlights the drama.

Dunki seems like a breath of fresh air already amidst all the chest-thumping this year, starting right from Yash Raj Films’ Pathaan, followed by Gadar 2, Jawan, and Tiger 3. The streak will continue further with Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal featuring Ranbir Kapoor.

Trending Animal...

Earlier this year, when Bollywood action hit "Pathaan" made waves at the North American box office, there was a brief firestorm of internet backlash against a description of star Shah Rukh Khan as "India's Tom Cruise." The comparison was centered around how both actors had returned to the big screen after four years with a blockbuster that breathed life back into an ailing box office: "Top Gun: Maverick" in Cruise's case, and "Pathaan" in Khan's. But fans of Shah Rukh Khan took issue with the comparison. Some quipped that, if anything, Tom Cruise is "America's Shah Rukh Khan." Others took the position that "Shah Rukh Khan is Shah Rukh Khan," and that he transcends comparison to any other actor.

It's true that it's hard to name an American actor comparable to Srk, especially in a time when movie stars are on the decline. And perhaps that's why this past...

Mumbai, Aug 11 (Ians) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan says his much-awaited film ‘Jawan’ has a strong take on women empowerment.

Shah Rukh was treating his fans to a question and answer session on Twitter, now known as X.

As soon as Srk started to answer his fans on the #AskSRK session, the fans came up with their question and received some really quirky and witty replies from the superstar.

Answering about what the film is about, Srk said: “The film has a strong take on women empowerment…how to respect and stand for them. #Jawan.”

One said that the fans ran Chennai Express after completing a milestone, to which Srk said that ‘Jawan’ is the new ‘Chennai Express’.

“Yeah it was lovely ten yrs ago Chennai express. Now with @Atlee_dir @VijaySethuOffl @anirudhofficial #Nayanthara #Shobhi #Analmaster this is new Chennai Express reloading…Nahi??! #Jawan,” he said.

Talking about his favourite...

Shah Rukh Khan fans have been eagerly waiting for his next film Jawan, directed by Atlee and co-starring Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani and Riddhi Dogra. The film, which is slated to release on September 7, 2023, is a pan-Indian action thriller that will reportedly feature Shah Rukh in a double role.

On Monday, July 31, 2023, Shah Rukh Khan took to social media to unveil the first song from the film, titled Zinda Banda in Hindi, Vandha Edam in Tamil and Dhumme Dhulipelaa in Telugu. The song is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, who has previously worked with Atlee on films like Theri and Mersal. The song is sung by Anirudh himself in all three languages.

Zinda Banda Song

The song video showcases a young Shah Rukh Khan dancing with hundreds of women in colourful costumes and props. The song has a catchy tune and upbeat lyrics that celebrate life and energy. Shah...

Jawan, the much-awaited action thriller starring Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi, is all set to release its first song today at 12:50 pm. The song, titled ‘Zinda Banda’ in Hindi, ‘Vandha Edam’ in Tamil and ‘Dhumme Dhulipelaa’ in Telugu, is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, who is also the music director of the film. The song is expected to be a high-energy number that will showcase the spirit and attitude of the protagonist, played by Shah Rukh Khan.

Shah Rukh Khan took to his social media accounts to share the poster of the song and wrote, “The Sound of Jawan ! First Single Releasing Today. Song out today at 12:50pm! Anirudh musical. #ZindaBanda (Hindi) #VandhaEdam (Tamil) #DhummeDhulipelaa (Telugu) #Jawan releasing worldwide on 7th September 2023, in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu.” The poster features Shah Rukh Khan in a rugged look, holding a gun and wearing a bulletproof vest. He is surrounded by flames and explosions,...

Bollywood singer Jonita Gandhi, who headlined Toronto’s DesiFest over the weekend, spoke with Et Canada about how growing up in a multi-cultural area near Toronto paved the path for her career in the industry.

Gandhi also discussed how listening to Bollywood music in an Indian household helped her understand the industry.

“I think when I was really young, it kind of was that was for me, the golden standard of like where I wanted to be in music. That’s kind of all I knew growing up,” Gandhi tells Morgan Hoffman.

“Ironically, growing up in Canada, I did grow up in a household where we listened to a lot of Bollywood music and a lot of Indian artists were playing around the house. And there’s this one actress in Bollywood -Madhuri Dixit, and I was in love with her, all of her songs. I used to think she was singing her own songs,...

Before there was “Rrr,” director S.S. Rajamouli had box-office smashes like the two-part “Baahubali,” which proved how adept he is at making hits. But among Indian audiences, there is a deep divide between those who applaud that the rest of the world is waking up to his brilliance and those who are horrified that a “dubba” — or hollow film — is being lauded.

I’ve heard it from my own Indian friends and relatives who have been reaching out to ask: what are they missing? Reports of viewers dancing at Hollywood’s iconic Chinese Theater to the Oscar-nominated song “Naatu Naatu” horrify these purists. But if you embrace what Rajamouli is doing, “Naatu Naatu” — which is not really the best song in Indian or Telugu films, or even in “Rrr” — has somehow captured the zeitgeist, just as the film itself has.

“Naatu Naatu” comes from the realm of “Tollywood,” i.e.

Hello and welcome back, Insiders. Jesse Whittock here to guide you through another week in film and TV. Onwards to the weekend…

UK Production Booms… Sort Of

Slow Horses

Feeling a little peaky: There was a lot of good news in the BFI’s latest official production spend stats – and some worrying stuff, too. The top line figures for the UK’s film and TV industries were excellent: record spend of £6.3Bn (7.8Bn), up more than £600M on the (also record-setting) £5.6Bn from 2021. Film production was up a welcome 27 to almost £2Bn but high-end TV (Hetv) once again provided the lion’s share (£4.3Bn), as shows like Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Slow Horses and Top Boy drove up spend. Inwards investment – a fancy way of saying ‘money from overseas’ – accounted for 88 of that total, but Hetv spend was actually down 3 year-on-year. As we all know, U.

Shekhar Ravjiani, one of the composers of Bollywood megahit “Pathaan,” has launched Indie record label Garuudaa Musiic.

The label is envisioned as a creative platform through which Ravjiani composes, sings and collaborates with new talent while also showcasing the musician’s own output.

The idea for the label was born during lockdown when Ravjiani had a chance to take a break from the world of film music and reconnect with a creative process that took him back to his early days as a musician.

Ravjiani said: ”Garuudaa Musiic is a world where one can channel the inner child and create music fearlessly in its purest form. It is a musical universe filled with every colour and sound that one can dream of. Through this label I aim to discover and define the sound of tomorrow and given the rapid changes in the listening choices of each new generation, I feel...

The Cannes Film Festival has added two more films to the Official Selection of the 75th edition, which will kick off on May 17.

Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s “As Bestas,” a French-Spanish movie, has been added to Cannes Première, the new section dedicated to world premieres for movies that are slightly more mainstream, similarly to the out-of-competition strand. Sorogoyen previously earned an Oscar nomination with his 2017 short film “Madre.”

Denis Ménochet and Marina Foïs star as a middle-aged French couple moves to a local village, seeking closeness with nature and end up sparking outright hostility and shocking violence with the small community.

“Salam,” a documentary directed by Mélanie Georgiades aka Diam’s, Houda Benyamina (“The Eddy”) and Anne Cissé (“Buck”), is set to play in the Special Screenings section.

Following its April 14 presser, the festival also added three movies competition: Léonor Serraille’s “Un Petit Frere,” Albert Serra’s “Tourment sur les iles...

EntertainmentFrench actor Vincent Lindon will be heading the jury at the 75th edition of the coveted festival, the organizers of the festival announced on April 26.PTIPTIActor Deepika Padukone will be a part of the competition jury at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, the organisers announced on Tuesday, April 26. French actor Vincent Lindon will be heading the jury at the 75th edition of the coveted festival, which is scheduled to take place between May 17 to 28th, the official Twitter account of the festival announced late Tuesday evening. Deepika Padukone is part of the eight-member jury which will reward one of the 21 films in competition with the Palme d'or during the closing ceremony on Saturday May 28. Other jury members include actor-filmmaker Rebecca Hall, Swedish actor Noomi Rapace, Italian actor-director Jasmine Trinca, acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, French filmmaker-actor Ladj Ly, filmmaker Jeff Nichols and director-screenwriter Joachim Trier from Norway. In a statement, posted...

Jury duty in Cannes: Vincent Lindon, far left. From top left, Jasmine Trinca, Joachim Trier, Noomi Rapace, Jeff Nichols; (bottom from left) Asghar Farhadi, Rebecca Hall, Ladj Ly and Deepika Padukone, actresses Deepika Padukone from India (Chennai Express), Noomi Rapace from Sweden (Lamb), Jasmine Trinca from Italy (Miele); Iranian director Asghar Farhadi (A Hero); Ladj Ly, (Les Misérables); and directors and screenwriters Jeff Nichols (Take Shelter) from the US and Joachim Trier (The Worst Person In the World) from Norway. Trinca’s debut directorial feature Marcel will be presented in the Special Screening section of the festival,...

Following a tortuous journey and dozens of crazy rumors, the Cannes Film Festival has landed Vincent Lindon, the French actor of last year’s Palme d’Or winning “Titan,” as jury president of its 75th edition.

Lindon, who won best actor in 2015 for his role in Stephane Brizé’s movie “The Measure of a Man,” will be the first French star to be jury president since Isabelle Huppert in 2009. The festival said “French celebrities have often held this role in an anniversary year, such as Yves Montand in 1987 for the 40th Festival, Gérard Depardieu in 1993 for the 45th Festival, and Isabelle Adjani in 1997 for the 50th.”

The jury will comprise two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Asghar Farhadi (“A Hero”), as well as U.S. helmer Jeff Nichols (“Take Shelter”), British actor and filmmaker Rebecca Hall (“Passing”), Danish-born Indian actor Deepika Padukone (“Chennai Express”), Swedish actor Noomi Rapace (“Lamb”), Italian actor and director...

Indian film actress Deepika Padukone ("XXX: Return of Xander Cage") poses for the April 2022 issue of “Allure” magazine, photographed by Rid Burman:

Padukone, noted as one of the highest-paid actresses in India, made her film debut in 2006 as the title character in the film "Aishwarya". She then played a dual role in her first 'Bollywood' release, the romance "Om Shanti Om" (2007).

Padukone starred in the romance "Love Aaj Kal" (2009), followed by the romantic comedy "Cocktail" (2012), more starring roles in the romantic comedies "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" and "Chennai Express" (2013), the heist comedy "Happy New Year" (2014) (also singing and dancing in the film's music video)...

...starred in the period dramas "Bajirao Mastani" (2015) and "Padmaavat" (2018), plus played 'Serena' in the Hollywood action feature "XXX: Return of Xander Cage" (2017).

Padukone formed her own production company Ka Productions in 2018, producing "Chhapaak" (2020).

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Indian film actress Deepika Padukone ("XXX: Return of Xander Cage") poses for Adidas as their new brand ambassador, wearing Stella McCartney and a whole lot more:

Padukone, noted as one of the highest-paid actresses in India, made her film debut in 2006 as the title character in the film "Aishwarya". She then played a dual role in her first 'Bollywood' release, the romance "Om Shanti Om" (2007).

Padukone starred in the romance "Love Aaj Kal" (2009), followed by the romantic comedy "Cocktail" (2012), more starring roles in the romantic comedies "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" and "Chennai Express" (2013), the heist comedy "Happy New Year" (2014) (also singing and dancing in the film's music video)...

...starred in the period dramas "Bajirao Mastani" (2015) and "Padmaavat" (2018), plus played 'Serena' in the Hollywood action feature "XXX: Return of Xander Cage" (2017). 

Padukone formed her own production company Ka Productions in 2018, producing "Chhapaak" (2020). 

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When you think of incredible action scenes with cars flipping, explosions and more the first name that probably comes to you in the world of Hindi cinema is Rohit Shetty. The director has become one of the most successful in Bollywood with hits like the Golmaal series, Singham series, Chennai Express, Dilwale and more.

We have some fabulous excerpts from an interview with Exhibit Magazine where the director gives insight into his journey as a director and of course all those cars!

Shetty said his journey on the road to directing has been adventurous and quite filmy. “It was quite filmy, like a boy who starts his journey at 16 and has seen a lot in life. Dad is one of the finest action directors of his time, and I wanted to be like him, so I started doing car stunts at the age of 18. All I ever wanted to be was an action director,...

Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan spotted at Yash Raj in new look. The pictures show the actor, sporting a long mane of hair, arriving at Yash Raj Studios in Andheri. He was wearing sunglasses as he stepped out of a car.

Now, fans of the actor, who are excited to seem him back in action, are eagerly waiting for him to make an official announcement about the project.

Leading to speculations around a rugged look in his upcoming film, Pathan. While no official confirmation has been made yet about Pathan. The film will mark Shah Rukh’s return to the big screen after the Zero, which also starred Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif.

The actor is also rumoured to be in talks with directors Rajkumar Hirani and Atlee for their upcoming projects. This marks the first collaboration between Shah Rukh and Siddharth, whose last film, War, became a blockbuster. He...

Mumbai, Nov 2 (Ians) Make Love Not Porn founder Cindy Gallop on Monday evening shared a video from five years ago where she is seen performing Lungi Dance with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan -- that too, wearing a lungi!

English tech entrepreneur Gallop took to her verified Twitter and posted birthday wishes for the Bollywood superstar who turned 55 this year.

Sharing a video of their Lungi dance performance at an event in September 2015 in Kochi, she wrote: "Happy birthday @iamsrk! I'll never forget celebrating your birthday 5 years ago by doing the Lungi Dance with you onstage at the @IAA_India Summit in Kochi."

In the video, Shah Rukh Khan can be seen wearing a white lungi over his trousers and suit, and dancing to the popular number from his film 2013 blockbuster, "Chennai Express", along with Cindy Gallop and a few others. All of them wear white lungis over their outfits.

KollywoodAtlee has reportedly approached Shah Rukh Khan to play the lead role in his upcoming directorial.Digital NativeDuring a film related event last year, director Atlee hinted at directing a Telugu film. He had said at that time that it is his long-pending desire to direct a film in Tollywood and is thankful for Jr Ntr’s support. This probably meant that Atlee may soon direct Jr Ntr but there was no official confirmation on this from either of the parties. Meanwhile, Jr Ntr is on the verge of completing the SS Rajamouli directorial Rrr and will be moving over to the Trivikram Srinivas directorial. The buzz now is that Atlee is gearing up to make his debut in Bollywood. He has reportedly approached Shah Rukh Khan to play the lead role in his upcoming directorial. Sources in the know say that Atlee had impressed the Baadshah of Bollywood with...

Cinema Early reports say that the bilingual movie will be called Sanki.Tnm StaffFile photoShah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone may soon have a reason to cheer if speculations are true. By the beginning of next year, the duo who played leads in movies like Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express and Happy New Year, are set to come back together again in a bi-lingual movie to be directed by Tamil director Atlee. A report on film magazine Filmfare said that the movie starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone will be titled Sanki. The two lead actors are coming together for the fourth time, their last project together was Happy New Year in 2014. According to reports, Deepika agreed to the project since she loved the story which is scripted as a commercial entertainer. Director Atlee had posted a picture with Shah Rukh Khan which raised the expectations of the fans...